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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a perfect follow up to Forever Crushed, I loved it! Amber Paige does a great job with cozy, contemporary romance and the thing I love most about Forever Cursed is how incredibly heartwarming and wholesome the overall themes are! I love that mental health discussion is so prevalent but in a very approachable way.
I love how each character brings something to the story that really encourages the reader to care about them. Chrissy is pure sunshine and I love her energy and attitude throughout the entire book. Rome is also a sunshine character, and I love that these two happy, bubbly characters are still human with complex feelings. It was so well done and I really enjoyed their story.
Found family is another big element to the books in the Forever series and I think it is done so well. These books bring out all the emotions and just make me happy. This theme begins in Forever Crushed and extended into Forever Cursed so seamlessly. Even though this book is focused on Rome and Chrissy, all the characters we know and love from the first book are still present and create a strong support for the main storyline.
If you enjoy contemporary romance, particularly in a college setting, go read these books. This one is set in the summer and perfect for this time of year!
I love how each character brings something to the story that really encourages the reader to care about them. Chrissy is pure sunshine and I love her energy and attitude throughout the entire book. Rome is also a sunshine character, and I love that these two happy, bubbly characters are still human with complex feelings. It was so well done and I really enjoyed their story.
Found family is another big element to the books in the Forever series and I think it is done so well. These books bring out all the emotions and just make me happy. This theme begins in Forever Crushed and extended into Forever Cursed so seamlessly. Even though this book is focused on Rome and Chrissy, all the characters we know and love from the first book are still present and create a strong support for the main storyline.
If you enjoy contemporary romance, particularly in a college setting, go read these books. This one is set in the summer and perfect for this time of year!
dark
funny
fast-paced
fast-paced
Whaaaaat!?
This made me uncomfy but I was also glued to the pages and really needed to know how this was going to resolve.
What a whirlwind.
This made me uncomfy but I was also glued to the pages and really needed to know how this was going to resolve.
What a whirlwind.
medium-paced
I enjoyed the stories in this book and found them fascinating. I have been to the Old Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise and I found it interesting that many of the stories had a connection to the prison. I did find that the editing was a little funky in places and it made reading a little challenging at times, but the information was great and I love that there is a list of suggested reading at the back. Overall a decent book for some interesting Idaho history.
This is a charming, heart warming story that is filled with adventure. Tracy is a fantastic heroine character and a great example to all little girls. She is kind, thoughtful, sincere in her dealings, and makes friends with animals. Her sidekick Kitty is a fun addition to the story and the interactions between the two of them throughout the book were silly and sweet.
I have a 9 year old daughter that enjoys everything this book has to offer. Tracy learns new skills and tries new things, proving that with determination, you can set your mind to anything, which is a great reminder for young and old readers alike.
I love the way Tracy faces each day with joy and excitement, and making the best of life as it comes. This is something I value in a book that my children are reading, I think we need more positive and uplifting stories in the world.
I believe this book does a great job of embracing that not all families look the same and that’s ok. This is a great book for animal lovers and adventure lovers, especially if you enjoy a book with found family, and a strong female lead.
I have a 9 year old daughter that enjoys everything this book has to offer. Tracy learns new skills and tries new things, proving that with determination, you can set your mind to anything, which is a great reminder for young and old readers alike.
I love the way Tracy faces each day with joy and excitement, and making the best of life as it comes. This is something I value in a book that my children are reading, I think we need more positive and uplifting stories in the world.
I believe this book does a great job of embracing that not all families look the same and that’s ok. This is a great book for animal lovers and adventure lovers, especially if you enjoy a book with found family, and a strong female lead.
medium-paced
I enjoyed The Deathless Ones. I found the mythology and the political elements to be interesting, and the magic used within the story was captivating to read. I had a little trouble keeping track of the characters at times in the beginning, but as the book progressed, this was not a problem.
The writing was descriptive and kept me engaged and wanting to see where the story would go. Sometimes books with political themes go over my head but I felt like I was able to follow along here without it pulling me out of the story. Overall, this is a unique fantasy book that both new and seasoned fantasy readers can enjoy.
The writing was descriptive and kept me engaged and wanting to see where the story would go. Sometimes books with political themes go over my head but I felt like I was able to follow along here without it pulling me out of the story. Overall, this is a unique fantasy book that both new and seasoned fantasy readers can enjoy.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
"Think of the thing you want most in the world. It's where true power comes from. We often hold the most will for our strongest desires."
This book was SO GOOD. I'm not even sure I can properly convey how much I loved it, but I am definitely going to try. To start off, I love the world created for this story. The descriptions of the territories and the people that live within them were so vivid that I could easily see the scenes as they played out. Along those same lines, the magic system is phenomenal! I adored that the Witch Walkers bear physical marks on their bodies that announce their powers to one another. That was just such a cool element to me, and really added another layer to the complexity and intricacy of their magic. I also love the way they sing their magic to strengthen it. It's so much more than just opening a hand and willing their power forth.
Next, the characters. To say I am obsessed with Raina and Alexus is an understatement. Raina is the best female lead I've read in a while. She is smart, fierce, loyal, perceptive, and immensely courageous. She is so beautifully written and I LOVE how she uses her signing to create her magic since she can't speak the words. She is a FORCE in the absolute best way, and I connected so deeply with her convictions and motivations. Alexus had me swooning throughout the entire book. He is everything I love in a male lead. He's rugged; fights for what he wants and protects those he loves without hesitation, yet he's willing to accept help and he is also willing to boost those around him to give them the chance to be their own saviors; morally gray due to a shady past, but trying to atone for mistakes made. The pair of them together was really fantastic and had me flying through the pages.
The supporting characters were just as good. They are all written in a way that really draws the reader in, and adds a layer of depth to the story that was so fantastic. I found myself becoming invested in more than just the main characters because they all play a role and they all move the story forward. The villain of the story, the Prince of the East, is complex and that had me trying to understand him while also keeping me on the edge of my seat as I read.
In conclusion, there is so much more that I could say about this book, but I'll leave it with this: if you are a fan of unique magic systems, phenomenal world building, high stakes adventure with a love story that enhances the overall plot- you must read this. I absolutely will be revisiting this again and again.
This book was SO GOOD. I'm not even sure I can properly convey how much I loved it, but I am definitely going to try. To start off, I love the world created for this story. The descriptions of the territories and the people that live within them were so vivid that I could easily see the scenes as they played out. Along those same lines, the magic system is phenomenal! I adored that the Witch Walkers bear physical marks on their bodies that announce their powers to one another. That was just such a cool element to me, and really added another layer to the complexity and intricacy of their magic. I also love the way they sing their magic to strengthen it. It's so much more than just opening a hand and willing their power forth.
Next, the characters. To say I am obsessed with Raina and Alexus is an understatement. Raina is the best female lead I've read in a while. She is smart, fierce, loyal, perceptive, and immensely courageous. She is so beautifully written and I LOVE how she uses her signing to create her magic since she can't speak the words. She is a FORCE in the absolute best way, and I connected so deeply with her convictions and motivations. Alexus had me swooning throughout the entire book. He is everything I love in a male lead. He's rugged; fights for what he wants and protects those he loves without hesitation, yet he's willing to accept help and he is also willing to boost those around him to give them the chance to be their own saviors; morally gray due to a shady past, but trying to atone for mistakes made. The pair of them together was really fantastic and had me flying through the pages.
The supporting characters were just as good. They are all written in a way that really draws the reader in, and adds a layer of depth to the story that was so fantastic. I found myself becoming invested in more than just the main characters because they all play a role and they all move the story forward. The villain of the story, the Prince of the East, is complex and that had me trying to understand him while also keeping me on the edge of my seat as I read.
In conclusion, there is so much more that I could say about this book, but I'll leave it with this: if you are a fan of unique magic systems, phenomenal world building, high stakes adventure with a love story that enhances the overall plot- you must read this. I absolutely will be revisiting this again and again.
This beautiful book was such a powerful story of family, love, pain, loss, fear, and forgiveness, all wrapped up in magical package. I really loved the way these witches and their magic was portrayed. It was lovely and the emotions I felt throughout this entire book were heightened by the imagery and the way these characters felt so relatable.
This covered some heavy subject matter, but I feel that it was integrated in such a perfect manner that it didn’t feel overwhelming. There were undercurrents of hope, even in the bleak moments and I found that to be the push that kept me reading. I love stories that I can connect with in some capacity and this does that in spades.
Every one of us knows what it’s like to love intensely, despair deeply, fear helplessly, grieve painfully, or forgive tentatively, but this story felt like it took these concepts and allowed the reader the opportunity to come to terms with where each of us may be in those emotions and process them right alongside the characters as they embark on their journey.
This was truly inspiring and incredibly beautifully written, 5 stars well deserved.
This covered some heavy subject matter, but I feel that it was integrated in such a perfect manner that it didn’t feel overwhelming. There were undercurrents of hope, even in the bleak moments and I found that to be the push that kept me reading. I love stories that I can connect with in some capacity and this does that in spades.
Every one of us knows what it’s like to love intensely, despair deeply, fear helplessly, grieve painfully, or forgive tentatively, but this story felt like it took these concepts and allowed the reader the opportunity to come to terms with where each of us may be in those emotions and process them right alongside the characters as they embark on their journey.
This was truly inspiring and incredibly beautifully written, 5 stars well deserved.
I really liked this story. I did the audio book and the narration was great because each POV had its own narrator.
As someone who is very familiar with Greek mythology and retellings, I loved how this stayed true to the story as it’s most commonly told, but from the perspective of a character often overshadowed. Elektra was King Agamemnon’s daughter and it was unique to see this story through the lens and understanding of a young girl rather than the adults that typically tell these stories.
This was a powerful expression from the views of the women that were most impacted by the actions of the men of the time and I really enjoyed it.
As someone who is very familiar with Greek mythology and retellings, I loved how this stayed true to the story as it’s most commonly told, but from the perspective of a character often overshadowed. Elektra was King Agamemnon’s daughter and it was unique to see this story through the lens and understanding of a young girl rather than the adults that typically tell these stories.
This was a powerful expression from the views of the women that were most impacted by the actions of the men of the time and I really enjoyed it.
